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Highbury, located in North London, offers a diverse range of event venues perfect for corporate functions, private parties, and more. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and excellent transport links, Highbury is an ideal location for hosting events. When selecting a venue here, consider the type of event you're planning and the amenities you'll need to ensure a successful occasion.

Highbury's nightlife is vibrant, featuring live music at The Garage and comedy nights at The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar. Ideal for event organisers seeking lively, engaging venues.

NIGHTLIFE

Highbury boasts a rich cultural scene, including the Union Chapel, a renowned music venue and community hub. It's also the setting for Nick Hornby's novel "Fever Pitch," reflecting its deep-rooted football culture.

CULTURE

Highbury was once home to the Highbury Stadium, Arsenal's ground from 1913-2006. The area also features Highbury Fields, a historic park dating back to the 19th century, perfect for outdoor events.

HISTORY

Highbury is a fantastic choice for hosting events, especially if you're looking to tap into the local nightlife. Known for its strong community feel and excellent transport links, Highbury offers a range of venues that cater to various event needs.

One of the standout features of Highbury is its proximity to the Emirates Stadium, home to Arsenal Football Club. This iconic venue not only hosts football matches but also offers event spaces for corporate functions and private parties. The stadium's facilities are top-notch, making it a great option for large gatherings.

For a more intimate setting, consider the Highbury Library, a historic building that has been converted into a stylish bar and event space. It’s perfect for smaller gatherings and offers a unique atmosphere with its blend of old-world charm and modern amenities.

Highbury is also home to several trendy bars and pubs, such as The Alwyne Castle and The Highbury Barn Tavern. These venues are ideal for informal events and offer a great selection of drinks and food. The Alwyne Castle, with its spacious beer garden, is particularly popular during the warmer months.

Transport is another strong point for Highbury. The area is well-served by Highbury & Islington Station, which connects to the Victoria Line, Overground, and National Rail services. This makes it easy for guests to travel to and from your event.

In summary, Highbury offers a range of excellent venues and amenities that make it an ideal location for hosting events, particularly those focused on nightlife.

Highbury

From leafy St John's Wood to edgy Hackney, each offering very different experiences, there are many cultural influences to discover in North London.

Whether it's strolling Highgate Cemetry or walking up Primrose Hill, there is no shortage of activities in North London. 

THINGS TO DO

With a wide variety of cultural influences, North London offers food and drink offerings from all over the globe.

FOOD & DRINK

North London is a vibrant and dynamic region of London, encompassing areas such as Hampstead, King's Cross, Islington and Camden Town. With a wide range of cultures and backgrounds, it's no surprise that North London is full of unique and versatile event spaces. From glamorous townhouses to edgy warehouse spaces, there is something for everyone and every budget.

Famous landmarks in North London include Highgate Cemetery and Hampstead Heath, two of the most popular attractions in the city. Why not tie in a tour of the area whilst your guests are in town? With excellent transport links to the rest of the city and beyond, North London is easy to reach from all parts of the city. There are a number of Underground stations in the area, as well as numerous bus and train routes. Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure, North London is sure to have everything you need!

North London

Discover top event venues in Highbury, North London. Perfect for corporate functions or private parties with excellent transport links.

Event Venues in Highbury, North London

Event Venues

600 sqft versatile venue in Islington ideal for creative events, parties and pop-ups. Up to 50 standing, blank wall space, from £300 weekday hire.

Spacious party venue, great for Christmas and Birthday parties, Indiebeer offers a unique and vibrant setting for your next event. With 600 sqft of open-plan space featuring stunning wooden floors, this venue is perfect for large gatherings, art exhibits, or pop-up events. Enjoy a fantastic selection of over 400 beers, wines, and ciders from our impressive fridges, creating an ideal backdrop for photoshoots or film productions. The flexible seating arrangements, including comfortable Chesterfield sofas, allow for easy customization to suit your needs. Additional amenities such as WiFi, tea and coffee facilities, and convenient restroom access ensure a seamless experience for you and your guests. Located close to the tube, Indiebeer is easily accessible, making it the perfect choice for memorable celebrations and creative projects alike.

Cozy beer shop venue with outdoor seating for intimate gatherings and tastings.

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Modern venue with natural light, ideal for casual meetings and events.

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Cozy Indiebeer venue with wooden floors, ideal for casual meetings and networking events.

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Indiebeer

1,200-capacity Woolwich suite at Emirates Stadium, ideal for large conferences. Theatre-style for 700, cabaret for 400. From £143 per person based on recent quotes.

Located in close proximity to the W Club, M Club and Foundry North and Foundry South means the Woolwich lends itself really well to large events that require several breakout spaces. The W Club and M Club are sumptuously decorated entertainment areas and Foundry North and South are equally impressive more classically-styled rooms. 

Emirates Stadium at night, vibrant venue for sports and events in Woolwich.

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Event space at Emirates Stadium with red Arsenal backdrop for corporate events.

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Woolwich Emirates Stadium event space with vibrant lighting for presentations and awards.

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Emirates Stadium event space with modern stage, ideal for conferences and panel discussions.

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Emirates Stadium event space with modern decor for corporate meetings and celebrations.

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Business

Woolwich

Arsenal Football Club - Emirates Stadium

Bright creative studio loft near Finsbury Park with skylights, whitewashed brick walls, accommodating 40 standing or 25 seated from £150 daily.

Spacious photography studio with natural lighting, skylights and whitewashed brick walls and natural wood floors. Neutral tones and a simple spacious loft feel. Quiet with a private access  from road (1st floor walk-up) bright interior, high ceilings. 

Spacious creative studio loft in Thane, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Spacious creative studio loft in Thane, ideal for workshops and events with high ceilings.

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Spacious creative studio loft kitchenette, ideal for events and meetings in Thane.

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Film and Photo

Spacious Creative studio loft

Creative Studio Thane Works

Historic 170-capacity meeting house near Highbury with double-height naturally-lit main hall, fixed pews, ideal for conferences and performances from £1,100 daily.

Get married at the Newington Green Meeting House, one of the birthplaces of modern Western feminism.

We welcome weddings with arms open. The Meeting House has a capacity for 150 in the pews on the ground floor and 20 on the mezzanine floor. 

The mezzanine is a perfect spot for a small choir if you are planning on a choir at your service.

The building has lots of natural light from the windows set high in the double height exterior walls. The space is bright and airy with warm decor.

Please note that the pews cannot be moved around.

Main Hall in Newington Green Meeting House with skylights, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Main Hall skylight at Newington Green Meeting House, ideal for upscale events and gatherings.

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Main Hall in Newington Green Meeting House, minimalist event space for workshops and conferences.

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Main Hall in Newington Green Meeting House, minimalist event space for workshops and discussions.

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Main Hall in Newington Green Meeting House with wooden benches for workshops and conferences.

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Theatre

Weddings

Main Hall

Newington Green Meeting House

18th-century mansion in Clissold Park with ornate windows and park views. Drawing Room seats 60 dining, 80 reception. From £235/hour venue hire.

The Drawing Room is located on the first floor of Clissold House with large ornate windows that flood the space with natural light and offer guests exceptional views across the park. The space is ideal for photo shoots and filming. 

Drawing Room in Clissold House with radial skylight, perfect for events and workshops.

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Drawing Room in Clissold House, elegant venue with columns for weddings and conferences.

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Elegant Drawing Room in Clissold House with sweeping staircase, perfect for receptions.

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Elegant Drawing Room in Clissold House, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet setup in Clissold House for corporate meetings and special events.

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Reception

Drawing Room

Clissold House

Intimate Holloway Road venue for up to 10 people, ideal for small corporate meetings and private gatherings, from £50/hour with flexible catering options.

The venue is ideal for all sorts of events, suitable for drink receptions, birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and more. Located on Holloway Road, The Travel Cafe offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for hosting memorable occasions. With flexible space arrangements and catering available on request, you can tailor your event to meet your specific needs. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, The Travel Cafe Holloway provides the perfect backdrop for your next event. Enjoy the convenience of a fully equipped venue that combines comfort with style, ensuring your guests have an unforgettable experience. Book now to secure this fantastic space for your upcoming event!

Stylish event space with exposed brick, ideal for networking events and workshops.

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Modern event space with exposed brick, ideal for meetings and workshops at The Travel Cafe.

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Modern kitchen venue with warm lighting for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Modern kitchen venue in The Travel Cafe Holloway for networking events and meetings.

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Vibrant plant-filled venue for intimate meetings and workshops at The Travel Cafe Holloway.

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Boardroom

The Travel Cafe Holloway

Modern meeting room near Holloway Road accommodating up to 50 theatre-style with demo kitchen, interactive screens and day delegate packages from £50.

Jenius Social is a fantastically flexible and creative space based in London that brings our business meetings or event workshops to life. 

If you need a unique modern meeting perfect for away days, training sessions, interviews, product launches and more, Jenius Social fits the bill. The venue also has a fully equipped kitchen.

The meeting room can be fully configured to suit your requirements- from boardroom to theatre to cabaret style. The meeting room can accommodate up to 50.

We are 2 stops away from Kings Cross station - just 3 minutes walk from Holloway Road station. 

Modern meeting room with wooden table, ideal for workshops and brainstorming sessions.

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Modern meeting room with white chairs, perfect for workshops and networking events.

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Modern meeting room with wooden tables, ideal for workshops and gatherings.

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Modern meeting room with wooden table, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Meeting room with wooden table, natural light for productive meetings and presentations.

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Meeting Room

Jenius Social 

Tech-focused event space in Finsbury Park accommodating up to 50 people for conferences and workshops, from £50/hour with projector and natural light.

Space4 can seat up to 50 people for screenings. Our HD projector is 3m wide. Blinds mean that screenings can take place at any time of day, or in the evening until 11.30pm. 

This is the perfect space for business or creative screenings. Where appropriate, we can help to promote your event through our sector-specific and local networks. 

Events Space in Space4 with white chairs on red carpet, perfect for workshops and seminars.

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Versatile Events Space in Space4 with large projection screen for meetings and workshops.

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Screenings

Events Space

Space4

Art Deco mezzanine space near Finsbury Park, ideal for creative events and film shoots. Standing capacity 50, weekend hire from £1,000 minimum spend.

We have spaces for all groups and sizes. Cosy booths for 2 or our Mezzanine area for up to 50 people. Our Mezzanine is semi-private, sitting above the DJ Area overlooking our beautiful Art Deco Bar. Close to the bar and toilets it's the perfect area for an intimate gathering or celebration.

Modern Mezzanine venue with natural light for meetings and events in Someday.

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Stylish Mezzanine venue with plush seating for intimate networking events.

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Stylish Mezzanine venue with plush seating for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Modern Mezzanine venue with tiered seating for meetings and events in Someday.

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Vibrant Mezzanine venue with lush greenery for casual meetings and events.

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Mezzanine

Someday

Sleek training venue near Finsbury Park with natural light, projector and PA system. Seats 40 theatre-style, 80 standing. £50 daily hire.

The events space is ideal for training, workshops and small conferences. It is situated adjacent to a coworking space, so delegates can also take a desk for the day they are using the space, and use our phone booths. The events space comes fully equipped with a projector and PA sound system. The space is simple, yet sleek and stylish. 

The events space benefits from plenty of natural light. There is a well equipped kitchen, sticked with tea and coffee. 

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Event space

Space 4, Finsbury Park

Private event room above Highbury brewpub, 2 minutes from tube station. Holds 70 theatre-style, 60 dining. From £1,000 weekdays for corporate meetings.

The Tap Room is a unique multi use space located a two minute walk from the Highbury and Islington tube station. 

Located above our 'brewpub' The Tap Room is a beautiful space for weddings with its own bar and balcony.

We are experts in organising and hosting weddings and have a dedicated Sales and Reservation Team to assist you every step of the way. You will be invited in for a wedding taster session, where you will be able to sample our awesome B&K beers and food. Why not brew your own beer with us and have it on tap at your wedding!




Vibrant outdoor venue at Brewhouse & Kitchen for casual gatherings and events.

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Versatile event space at The Tap Room, rustic decor, ideal for gatherings and networking.

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Versatile event space in Brewhouse & Kitchen Highbury with rustic charm, ideal for meetings.

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The Tap Room 

Brewhouse & Kitchen Highbury

Victorian Great Hall from 1896 in Highbury, ideal for conferences and receptions. Seats 300 theatre-style, 400 reception. £2,750 daily venue hire with disabled access.

The Great Hall was built in 1896 and retains its beautiful Victorian architecture to this day. After being renovated refurbished in recent years, this versatile and licensed venue is used for a wide scope of events including conferences, exhibitions, trade fairs, award ceremonies, receptions and conventions.

The Great Hall can be linked to the Rocket Bar and Courtyard to create an informal space for post conference drinks reception. 

Great Hall at London Metropolitan University, arched ceiling, conference venue.

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Great Hall at London Metropolitan University, theater-style seating for conferences.

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Great Hall

London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University Great Hall

Community-focused flexible studio in Hackney accommodating 60 standing, ideal for workshops and performances, from £115 per hour with tech equipment available.

Hackney Showroom is a space for artists and communities with 2 studios available for hire. 

Each space features a flexible configuration and can be  used for rehearsals, workshops, community classes, performances, R&Ds as well as private events.

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Big Space

Hackney Showroom

Intimate Highbury venue with fully stocked bar, flexible dining for 40 or dancing for 120, late licence until 4:30am weekends, from £350.

It's a plush and inviting environment that comes with a fully stocked bar and the versitility to be used for private dining of 25 persons or be fully opened up to accommodate 100 to dance to as late as 04:30 am on the weekends. We encourage you to come and see the space so we can work out what best suits your planned event/function, and what we can do to accommodate your needs.

Modern event space with lounge area, ideal for cocktail receptions and gatherings.

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Modern lounge in Basement 144, perfect for networking events and intimate meetings.

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Modern event space in Basement 144 with polished floors and ambient LED lighting.

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Venue

Basement 144

Iconic 500-capacity live music venue in Highbury with professional sound system, bar facilities, and flexible layouts for corporate events from £2,500 daily hire.

The Garage is an iconic live music and club venue located in Highbury, North London. It is known for hosting indie and rock events, making it a popular choice for music enthusiasts and event organizers. The venue has a rich history dating back to its opening in 1993 and has become a rite of passage for many bands. With a vibrant nightlife scene, The Garage continues to bring cultural events and music to the community, offering a unique and lively atmosphere for various types of events.